The Christmas spirit will be felt at Mills Reef winery tonight at ‘A Night before Christmas' unfolds.

Pack a blanket, picnic, candles and chairs and head along for a night of music, art and entertainment.

Organisers are inviting people to head along to 'A Night before Christmas' at Mills Reef Winery tonight.

A variety of performers will play to many different genres of music, offering something for everyone.

Event manager Luisa Schroder says the stage is set and performers are ready – including 16-year-old Erina McNeilly, who has had the chance to develop her talent during the last four years she's been part of this event.

Erina will perform alongside entertainers such as John Darke, Georgia Lines, Ben Mollison, Venice Harris, the Urban Dance Crew and a host of performers young and old, with a surprise guest ‘Chalk Artist' coming from Auckland.

The Mills Reef gates will open at 5.30pm, with food and beverage vendors open and pre-entertainment on offer in the picturesque grounds, which can hold up to 10,000 people.

For all details, including parking options and wet weather details, visit: www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz or phone: 07 576 2344.

To check out what else is happening in and around Tauranga today, check out SunLive's What's On listings below:

Saturday 20 December

A Night Before Christmas

The iconic Bethlehem free festive event at Mills Reef Winery. The main event is 7.30-9.40pm with a spectacular fireworks finale. Entertainment, food & beverage vendors open from 5.30pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome.

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Baypark Family Speedway

Christmas Meeting/Sprint Car Bay Champs. www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

Car Boot Sale

Greerton School 7am start. Cost $5 per single site or $10 for double site. Weather permitting. Something for every-one. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040

Katikati Mural Tours

Every Sat & Sun departs 11am from the Katikati Info Centre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. $10pp. For group bookings ph 549 5250

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 542 1438

Steve's Vision Photography - Pop Up Gallery

Open 12-6pm every day until Dec 21 at Bethlehem Shopping Centre opp Columbus Coffee. Up to 50% off all existing stock - come & grab a bargain! Steve Bolt 021 128 6781 or www.stevebolt.co.nz

Tai Chi Qingong

Every Sat in Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free. All welcome.

Te Puke Scottish Soc

Christmas dance with extra special Christmas items at Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St. Entry from 7pm. Good company, live band, quality supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Te Puke Scottish Soc. Valerie 573 7093

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710